Campus Planning

The George Washington University, founded in 1821 and rooted in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood since 1912, combines the resources of a major international research university with the unique dynamics of a vibrant, urban setting in the heart of the nation's capital. The university values the Foggy Bottom and West End neighborhoods of which it is a part - and recognizes that a thriving community is a key component of the GW experience for those who study, teach, research, and work here. Our campus planning efforts reflect this value and our development projects are product of that commitment.

The university commenced a dialogue in 2009 with the surrounding community to develop a plan for the Mount Vernon Campus that incorporates GW's strategic goals with the issues and concerns of its neighbors.